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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.72, 12,638.10 and 7,673.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.72, 12,638.10 and 7,673.08 is: 10,561.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.72 : 12,638.10 = 7,673.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.72/12,638.10 = 7,673.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.72x = 12,638.10 × 7,673.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.72x = 96,973,152.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,973,152.35/9,181.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,561.55

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